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NOV 2024

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GEC Banking & Financial Services Innovation Day 2024

  • Venue : Kempinski Central Avenue, Dubai
  • 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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GEC Banking & Financial Services Innovation Day 2024 aims to bring together global and regional technology CIOs, leaders, and solution providers in the banking and financial services industry. This exclusive event will serve as a platform for collaboration, sharing best practices, and exploring the latest advancements in financial technology. Focused sessions will delve into three key areas: Digital Transformation & FinTech Innovations, Cybersecurity & Risk Management, and Sustainable Finance & ESG Initiatives.

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Key Themes

Digital Transformation & FinTech Innovations

  • Discuss emerging technologies poised to transform the financial sector.
  • Explore the readiness of banks to adopt and integrate AI, blockchain, and other innovations.
  • Assess the impact of digital transformation on customer experiences, operational efficiency, and revenue generation.
  • With Digital Engagement, at every touchpoint, from discovery through account opening, transactions, customer service, and loyalty, there are opportunities to engage, delight, and enhance revenue.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

  • Address cybersecurity challenges specific to the banking and financial services industry.
  • Share strategies and best practices to safeguard customer data, financial transactions, and operational systems.
  • Discuss compliance with global data protection regulations and standards.

Sustainable Finance & ESG Initiatives

  • Highlight sustainable practices and initiatives within the financial technology landscape.
  • Showcase case studies of financial institutions achieving ESG goals and sustainable operations.
  • Explore technological innovations driving sustainability in finance, including green investments and responsible lending.

Target Audience

  • Global and regional Chief Information Officers (CIOs), IT Heads, CISOs.
  • Technology leaders in the banking and financial services industry.
  • Innovators and solution providers in financial technology.

Event Objectives

  • Foster collaboration among technology leaders to address common challenges and opportunities.
  • Provide insights into cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of banking and finance with real industry case studies.
  • Inspire actionable strategies for enhancing cybersecurity and advancing sustainability goals in financial institutions.

Speakers

 

Jordan Savvides

Global CISO, Global CISO Advisory

Kajjal Mustafi

CIO, Sharaf Exchange LLC

Ahmed Nabil Mahmoud

Head of Cyber Defense Security Operations, Leading Bank in UAE

Zaheer Shaikh

Chief Information Security Officer, Al Maryah Community Bank LLC (Mbank)

Uneiza Alvi

Infosec and Threat Assessment Manager, Emirates NBD

Sunil Kumar Nair

Chief Information Security Officer, McCoin Virtual Assets

Shujat Ali Mohammed

Head of Technology – Wholesale/Risk/Treasury, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Shoeb Adhoni

Information Security Manager, Commercial Bank International

Anand Krishnan

Head of IT, Emirates Investment Bank

AGENDA

4:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration and Welcome Coffee

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Opening Remarks

Introduction to GEC Banking & Financial Services Innovation Day
Importance of Technology Innovation in Banking and Finance

4:45 PM - 5:00PM

Keynote Address: Digital Transformation & FinTech Innovations

Key Trends in Financial Technology
Adopting AI, Blockchain, and Digital Solutions: Challenges and Opportunities

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Panel Discussion 1: Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Securing Customer Data and Financial Transactions
Compliance with Global Data Protection Regulations

Moderator:

Jordan Savvides CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CEng, ISO27001 LI | Global CISO | Global CISO Advisory

Panelist:

Sunil Nair | CISO | McCoin Virtual Assets

Shujat Ali Mohammed | Head of Technology - WBG, Treasury & Risk Platforms | Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

Ahmed Nabil Mahmoud | Head of Information Security Engineering | Leading Bank in UAE

Shoeb Adhoni | Information Security Manager | Commercial Bank International

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Panel Discussion 2: Sustainable Finance & ESG Initiatives

Achieving ESG Goals and Sustainable Finance
Technological Innovations in Sustainable Banking

 

Moderator:

Zaheer Shaikh | Chief Information Security Officer | Al Maryah Community Bank LLC.

Panelist:

Kajjal Mustafi | CIO | Sharaf Exchange LLC

Uneiza Alvi | Infosec and Threat Assessment Manager | Emirates NBD

Saju PV | Head of IT | Dubai National Insurance and Reinsurance

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Top 20 Champions Awards - BFSI

Lunch and Networking

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Case Studies and Best Practices

Successful Implementation of Technology Initiatives
Lessons Learned and Future Directions

7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

Deep Dive Workshops (3 Sessions)

Session I: Implementing AI and Blockchain in Banking
Session II: Enhancing Cybersecurity Measures
Session III: Sustainable Practices in Financial Operations

8:15 PM - 8:45 PM

CAAS Financial Discussions

Collaborative Solutions for Industry Challenges

8:45 PM-onwards

Closing Ceremony

Summary of Workshop Outcomes
Future Collaboration and Next Steps

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